First Friends Montessori
Tel:
(530) 642-0567
First Friends Montessori has been in business for 18 years in Placerville this fall.
They attribute their success to all the wonderful families and children who have helped make it grow.
The school is a private preschool serving infants through 6 years Of age.
We offer preschool, school day and Fullday programs. The Montessori curriculum includes study areas in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies.
The main object of Montessori Education is to develop Order, Coordination, Concentration and Independence.
The materials in the classroom are all hands on materials developed by Maria Montessori.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Students: 24 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Other special emphasis association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 24 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to First Friends Montessori is El Dorado Adventist School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cedar Springs Waldorf School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- PlacervilleEl Dorado Adventist School(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: K-12 | 159 students
1.6 miles
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560 1.6 K-12
159 - PlacervilleSummitviewSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 3-12 | 41 students
1.7 miles
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412 1.7 3-12
41 - Placerville Grades: PK-8 | 173 students
4.6 miles
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903 4.6 PK-8
173 - PlacervilleCountry Day MontessoriMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-1 | 28 students
5.3 miles
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202 5.3 PK-1
28 - Shingle SpringsCameron Park MontessoriMontessori SchoolGrades: NS-K | 40 students
8.8 miles
4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776 8.8 NS-K
40
School Reviews
| 5 Our experience at First Friends Montessori has exceeded expectations. My son has attended this school for the past two years and is now more than ready to start his journey as a Kindergartner. The curriculum taught allows each student to grow at their own pace, while also providing the structure needed at this age. There are no words to describe the excellence of the teachers. They're compassionate and sincerely care about each child there! We are going to miss this school and couldn't recommend it highly enough! You won't be disappointed. - Posted by Parent - Janelle Montgomery |
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